For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 510 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy and Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1417 6th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4400
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4400
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND include Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy and Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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